Application for a Place on the Ballot

Application is available on the Texas Attorney General website or by clicking HERE.

Filling Vacancies

Type A City (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.010)

Term of office -- 2 years/can opt for up to 4 (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.035)*

Population -- at least 600 (Local Gov't Code, Section 6.001)

One vacancy -- city council may fill vacancy by appointment (majority of remaining members, excluding the mayor, make the appointment) until the next regular city election (at which time office will go on ballot for unexpired term, if any) or call a special election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.*

Two vacancies at same time -- city council must order a special election to fill the vacancies for the remainder of the unexpired term.*

A special election ordered to fill these vacancies is governed by Title 12 of Election Code.

*A 3-year or 4-year term requires adoption by election (Art. XI, Sec.11, Tex.Const.); once adopted, vacancies must be filled by special election. See Art. XI, Sec.11 for details.

Qualifications for Office

Type A City (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032)

Mayor

Residence -- 1 year in state prior to the filing deadline; 1 year in city prior to election day

Age -- 18

Must be a registered voter in territory elected from by the filing deadline*